Phedimus spurius 'John Creech'
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Sedum spurium 'John Creech'
- Phonetic Spelling
- FED-ih-mus SPUR-ee-us
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Succulent perennial herb with fleshy, flat or rounded leaves; flowers 4-5-parted, yellow, white, or red. Grows in a mat form.
It can be found growing in forests or other natural areas as a native plant.
Although toxic, the stems and leaves, when very young and tender may be eaten raw. Later, until they flower, they may be briefly cooked.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Phedimus
- Species:
- spurius
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Textural
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Houseplant
- Poisonous
- Habit/Form:
- Prostrate
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Very Dry
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Small scalloped leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Recreational Play Area
- Landscape Theme:
- Children's Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
